CWCMS Track practice underway

The girls and boys track teams from Carmi-White County Middle School didn't let a little mist get in their way Monday, March 11 as track practice got underway for their upcoming seasons. The kids ran from the middle school and met up with coaches at the high school track to work on some techniques for their events in field and track.

The girls and boys track teams from Carmi-White County Middle School didn't let a little mist get in their way Monday, March 11 as track practice got underway for their upcoming seasons. The kids ran from the middle school and met up with coaches at the high school track to work on some techniques for their events in field and track.

The groups worked on numerous track drills, including lunges, "Peter Pan" jumps, high knee steps and straight running sprints.

Following work at the high school facility, the teams ran back to the middle school, completing their day of practice.

Both teams will begin their 2013 track seasons Tuesday, April 9. The teams will face Norris City-Omaha for a home meet. In all, the team will have six regular meets, including the NEC Conference meet April 29. The state tournament, which included three CWCMS students last year, is slated for May 11.

Janes Smith competed in the 100 meter dash last year at state along with River "Levi" Jordan in running and Tony Jackson in the shot put. Jordan and Jackson are freshman at CWCHS this year. Smith is back in action on the girls' team.